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Laura Kyrke-Smith
Labour PartyLaura Kyrke-Smith is the Labour MP for Aylesbury, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“HMRC rule change for people over age 21 could hand them automatic £2,200” — Birmingham Mail
“Calls grow for government to automatically release child trust funds at 21” — The Guardian
A marginal seat — won by just 630 votes (1.3%) in 2024. Covers Aylesbury, Aston Clinton and Pitstone. Population 102,107.
Fairhive brings much needed affordable housing to local community
The Bucks Herald · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£40,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,970
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
31 primary, 8 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£416m
from 63,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,380
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,570
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
54.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
74.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 2 towns, 11 villages, rural areas — 110,145 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
27 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2021
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Clinton Bierton | Conservative and Unionist Party | Bill Chapple | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Julie Elizabeth Ward | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Mike Collins | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury East | Conservative and Unionist Party | Mark Edward Winn | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Richard Peter John Gaster | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Tom Hunter-Watts | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury North | Liberal Democrats | Raj Wali Khan | May 2021 |
| Liberal Democrats | Susan Ann Morgan | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Tim Dixon | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury North West | Liberal Democrats | Anders Carl Christensen | May 2021 |
| Liberal Democrats | Gurinder Wadhwa | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Tuffail Hussain | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury South East | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Beresford Thompson | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Denise Andree Summers | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Sue Chapple | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury South West | Liberal Democrats | Mary Agnes Baldwin | May 2021 |
| Liberal Democrats | Niknam Hussain | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Waheed Raja | May 2021 | |
| Aylesbury West | Liberal Democrats | Adam Mark Poland | May 2021 |
| Liberal Democrats | Sarah Jane James | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Steven Lambert | May 2021 | |
| Ivinghoe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Poll | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Derek Town | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Brazier | May 2021 | |
| Wing | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ashley Graham Bond | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Diana Blamires | May 2021 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Peter Aiden Cooper | May 2021 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 15,081 | 30.2% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 14,451 | 28.9% |
| LD | 10,440 | 20.9% | |
| Ref | 6,746 | 13.5% | |
| Green | 2,590 | 5.2% | |
| WPB | 516 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 116 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 32,737 | 54.0% | |
| Lab | 15,364 | 25.4% | |
| LD | 10,081 | 16.6% | |
| Green | 2,394 | 4.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 32,313 | 55.0% |
| Lab | 17,657 | 30.0% | |
| LD | 5,660 | 9.6% | |
| Ind | 1,296 | 2.2% | |
| Green | 1,237 | 2.1% | |
| Ind | 620 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 28,083 | 50.7% |
| Ind | 10,925 | 19.7% | |
| Lab | 8,391 | 15.1% | |
| LD | 5,885 | 10.6% | |
| Green | 2,135 | 3.9% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 27,736 | 52.2% |
| LD | 15,118 | 28.4% | |
| Lab | 6,695 | 12.6% | |
| Ind | 3,613 | 6.8% |
Laura Kyrke-Smith has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Fairhive has completed a 24-home affordable housing development in Aylesbury's South Court area, with 20 units for social rent and 4 for shared ownership, funded by Homes England. The scheme addresses local housing demand with sustainable features including heat pumps, EV charging, and solar panels.
A police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving in an incident that occurred in Aylesbury in April 2021, when his police car hit a 27-year-old woman jogging on the A41 Bicester Road. The charge follows a reinvestigation prompted by new evidence that emerged at an inquest.
A serving police officer is facing court proceedings for causing the death of a 27-year-old woman, Kimberley Cameron, who was struck by his police vehicle while crossing the A41 in Aylesbury in 2021. The charge follows a reinvestigation by the IOPC and represents a significant criminal justice development for the Aylesbury community.
Travis Perkins and Northampton Saints are launching a competition offering grassroots rugby clubs in the region (including Buckinghamshire) the chance to win £5,000 in building materials and a training session with Saints players. Buckinghamshire clubs are eligible to apply, with Travis Perkins branches in Aylesbury, Buckingham, and Milton Keynes supporting the initiative.
A critical article about Huel, a meal replacement company founded in Aylesbury in 2014, which was recently sold to French yoghurt giant Danone for €1 billion. The article argues that Huel represents a troubling trend of mediocre British food brands commanding extraordinary valuations despite poor quality.
A safety-critical electrical fault on the rail line between Amersham and Aylesbury Vale Parkway has forced a full closure, with bus replacement services in place. Network Rail and Chiltern Railways are working to reopen the line by Thursday after completing essential inspections and repairs.
Home Bargains has been granted planning permission by Buckinghamshire Council to open a new store at Aylesbury Shopping Park, filling the space vacated by B&M. The retailer, which currently has no Aylesbury locations, is expected to create around 100 full and part-time jobs.
Wilstone Reservoir in Marsworth has reopened with improved footpath access and new safety features including steps and handrails following bank strengthening work. Further biodiversity improvements and culvert reinforcement are planned for later in the year, with ongoing restoration of the site.
McDonald's staff in Aylesbury participated in a 10-mile litter-picking operation with local charity Aylesbury Wombles as part of The Great British Spring Clean initiative. The effort involved 32 volunteers from McDonald's franchises in the area and reflects community engagement in environmental cleanliness.
Two individuals were arrested in Aylesbury on April 7 after police stopped a vehicle on Bellingham Way on suspicion of cocaine supply. The arrests relate to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and acquisition of criminal property.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has announced an extensive summer and autumn programme featuring West End musicals, classic plays, family shows, and live music performances from April through October. The schedule includes major productions like Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Mousetrap, and Legally Blonde alongside tribute acts and special performances.
Two individuals, one from Aylesbury and one from Milton Keynes, have been charged with cocaine dealing offences following a police stop in Aylesbury. The arrests highlight ongoing drug-related crime in the constituency.
Buckinghamshire Council has opened Coach House and Oakview, new children's homes and supported living facilities in the Aylesbury area, bringing it halfway to its pledge of opening 10 new homes. The initiative aims to provide local alternatives to foster care for vulnerable children and families, with projected savings of £7.5m annually by 2028.
A 20-year-old cannabis dealer from Forest Town (Aylesbury Way) was arrested in August 2024 and convicted at Mansfield Magistrates Court of possession with intent to supply. He received a suspended sentence and unpaid work requirement after evidence showed he had been dealing for six months.
Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Aylesbury Vale, has announced its summer events schedule including art exhibitions, guided tours, and workshops. The venue is hosting multiple attractions featuring Rothschild family history, contemporary art installations, and special accessibility-focused tours.
HMRC's child trust fund scheme has left £1.5bn unclaimed by young people aged 18-23, with an average of £2,200 per account sitting idle. Laura Kyrke-Smith, the Aylesbury MP, has called for the government to improve tracing and transparency to help constituents access their funds.
Waddesdon Manor, a French Renaissance-style chateau in Aylesbury, has reopened following winter conservation work and is now open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. The National Trust-managed property features fine art collections, Victorian gardens, and a café offering seasonal dining.
This article profiles Gill Sayell (now Bordman), an Aylesbury-born footballer who played for Aylesbury Ladies before the club was absorbed by Arsenal in 1987, becoming Arsenal Women. The piece recounts her pioneering role in women's football during a time when the sport was banned in England, and her journey from playing disguised as a boy to representing the British Independents at the 1971 Women's World Cup as a 14-year-old.
England has seen a significant increase in Traveller caravans over two years, with Buckinghamshire recording the largest numerical increase (560 additional caravans, up 60%). The article highlights a specific incident near Aylesbury where a traveller family purchased conservation land, installed infrastructure, and subsequently demanded £600,000 to leave, prompting local concern.
Shan's Salon, a home-based hair and beauty business in Aylesbury, has been selected as a finalist in five categories at The UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026, including Best Home Salon and Best Hair Salon Of The Year. The nomination recognises the salon's specialisation in creative colour services and personalised client care.
A man was jailed for damaging a wall at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury and assaulting a police officer in the town. The incident is part of a pattern of violent behaviour across multiple locations in the region.
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